Sentences with phrase «for franchised games»

But eventually, video game graphics progressed to the stage where it was becoming increasingly costly to produce the required level of realism from traditional methods such as hand modeling heads from reference photos, especially for franchised games like sports sims, where it is important to have good likenesses of famous people in the game.

It laid the groundwork for a franchise gamers all around the world know and love.

Not exact matches

Building that community and driving engagement of the game is good for the health of the franchise.

«Whether this is a dedicate gamer who doesn't want to stop playing Mario or Zelda, or whether it's a child experiencing these franchises for the very first time, we believe the value proposition as well as the compelling content is what's fueling our momentum,» Reggie Fils - Aime, president of Nintendo of America, told Fortune.

According to Sam Cooper, senior director for Call of Duty in Activision's marketing department, in today's video game business, any successful «AAA» franchise is as focused on post-launch engagement with fans as with the actual launch of the game.

Game design director Falko Poiker told Now Gamer that the goal behind Revelations was to set up the franchise for Assassin's Creed III.

As Nintendo is primarily known for its landmark video game franchises like Super Mario Bros., Pokemon and The Legend of Zelda, Iwata noted that the QOL products would boast a gamification aspect.

We're very good at launching Mario Party - type games — that's one franchise that does better in Canada than other markets, for example — but when it comes to launching new IP it's a huge challenge in today's world, where consumers are just bombarded with entertainment options that didn't exist when we first launched Mario 30 years ago.

Pokémon Go's instant popularity appears to be the result of nostalgia for the classic 20 - year - old cartoon franchise and players» desire to win kudos within the game by capturing as many characters as possible.

One thing to know: As it stands, it looks as if the Bills will miss the postseason by one game, and there's a chance that the spot that would have been theirs will go to the Chargers, making head coach Sean McDermott's decision to sit Tyrod Taylor for Nathan Peterman when the teams met midseason all the more painful for the snake - bitten franchise.

Looking at the Dominican Republic is a good reminder that while franchising in Cuba is exciting, it's not necessarily a game changer for the franchising industry.

So, you might not actaully be playing games if you invest in one of these franchises, but you'll be helping children and adults alike find the right recreation league for them.

The phenomenal numbers put Super Mario Odyssey on the path to becoming the best selling game for the Switch, Nintendo's latest gaming console; fans are buying it even faster than they bought The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a launch title that was heralded as one of the best games in the Zelda franchise's history.

The gimmick for the «Fallout» franchise is that the games offer you infinite choice.

Sony announced the launch date during the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E3, where it showcased a slew of new VR video games, including ones for the Star Wars and Batman franchises.

The iconic horror franchise is coming to current - generation consoles, and it looks to be a doozy: Konami, the developer behind the «Silent Hill» series, released a free «playable trailer» for the game this summer — and it, unto itself, is one of the best horror games ever made.

Well, consider that franchising, one of the great game changers for small business over the course of the last century, today accounts for over $ 1 trillion in total sales and employs approximately 15 % of the US workforce.

Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill video game franchises, will work exclusively on a new game for PlayStation 4.

It's an incredible first - and third - person story - based action franchise that enables players to build a character, a crew, and relationships across dozens — and, for some people, hundreds — of hours and three games.

NTY Franchise Company has been in the upscale resale game for a long time, and our proven, profitable business model has helped many franchisees produce highly successful stores year after year.

Their ability to adhere to a game plan and execute equals a victory for a proven franchise system.

The Astros — whose first season was in 1962 — are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Dodgers 5 - 1 in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and completing a Fall Classic for the ages.

Grab a helmet and brace yourself for slime: Nickelodeon just announced they are reviving Double Dare, one of their signature franchises from the»90s, bringing the game show back to life for a new generation.

For over a decade, Walk - On's Bistreaux & Bar has exceeded guest's expectations with its quality food and game - day atmosphere, resulting in record - breaking franchise expansion.

I walked up to him before the game and congratulated him on being in the league and being the starting quarterback of a team and franchise I had once worked for, one with such great tradition.

With wins in each of their last two games, the Lightning have reached 50 victories for the second time in franchise history (exactly 50 in 2014 - 15).

This game also tied the Blue Jays» franchise record for innings played, which has happened twice before.

They are going to have to play their best though this coming Sunday to avoid the first 3 - Game Losing streak in Franchise history as they get 2x Champs and # 1 Team Lalez to close what was a great 2016 for this Franchise.

Team Jones falls into ELIMINATION GAME territory for the first time in Franchise history.

«The change with this team starts from the top down,» linebacker Robert Quinn said after the game, describing the shift in a franchise that has won eight games for the first time since 2006.

Sergei Bobrovsky, CBJ — The Capitals set a franchise record for most shots on goal in regulation of a home playoff game and finished with 58 in total.

There was a lot to process in the immediate aftermath of Game 2 in Washington — the Blue Jackets» run at franchise history, the Capitals» crisis of confidence and the offside review that held up the full celebration — but both the national and local announcers caught the skill that it took Matt Calvert to make his one - handed game - winner possible, walling off a defender with his free hand and using his plant leg for stick leverage to lift the puck into the top corGame 2 in Washington — the Blue Jackets» run at franchise history, the Capitals» crisis of confidence and the offside review that held up the full celebration — but both the national and local announcers caught the skill that it took Matt Calvert to make his one - handed game - winner possible, walling off a defender with his free hand and using his plant leg for stick leverage to lift the puck into the top corgame - winner possible, walling off a defender with his free hand and using his plant leg for stick leverage to lift the puck into the top corner.

Gimmicky game plans for a gimmicky franchise.

Lets get into how Wade Phillips was willing to trade for Rob Johnson to be his franchise QB after he had one big game.

The city also has been chosen as the site of the first - ever Triple A All - Star Game, scheduled for July 13, 1988.1 do not mean to knock Denver or any of the other expansion candidates, but Buffalo deserves a franchise too.

The first is the franchise has been around for over 50 years, and they've never won a World Series game, which seems important.

Tyrod gives you a guy who can maybe 2 - 3 games, but you can sign to a modest contract, and allow you to take your time with your franchise QB if you don't want to start him for a year or 2 (ala Aaron Rodgers).

It also tied an NFL and franchise record for the most touchdowns in a playoff game.

I'll still be trading for Phil Kessel again in franchise mode; why he's such a beast in - game I'll never understand.

We've had a lot of success, won a lot of games, made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history four years in a row, but not won one playoff game.

For a franchise that was launched 34 years ago as theNew England Whalers, has been a member of two leagues (the WHA and NHL) and hasplayed its home games in five cities (Boston; Springfield, Mass.; Hartford; Greensboro, N.C.; and Raleigh), maybe the coolest trophy in the world can serveas an anchor for the team and for big league hockey in the SouFor a franchise that was launched 34 years ago as theNew England Whalers, has been a member of two leagues (the WHA and NHL) and hasplayed its home games in five cities (Boston; Springfield, Mass.; Hartford; Greensboro, N.C.; and Raleigh), maybe the coolest trophy in the world can serveas an anchor for the team and for big league hockey in the Soufor the team and for big league hockey in the Soufor big league hockey in the South.

The idea that a proud and storied franchise like the Braves needs to work toward a «window of contention» is just kinda sad and a poor bellwether for long term success of the game we all love.

Somewhere within every single franchise's 2014 - 2015 outlook is a reason to pay attention — to watch their games, to hear what they have to say or just to sit back and wait for something strange to happen.

The Seahawks, on the other hand, have quietly been winning — and for first time in franchise history will play in the Big Game.

It was the most points scored in a road game in franchise history for the Hornets, whose average of 114.6 points since March 10 ranks fourth in the NBA.

F1 2016 was a huge step forward for Codemasters» racing game franchise but there's still a lot more we'd like to see.

He strikes out instead, and the Astros are now one out away from tying this series and winning a World Series game for the first time in franchise history.

Yes, they're in the middle of a disappointing season that only recently turned into a mushroom cloud, but there's Evan Longoria, who has defined the franchise for a decade, during the ups and downs, and there he goes, representing the team in the All - Star Game.

But Culpepper rallied the Vikings from a 20 - 9 third - quarter deficit, becoming the first quarterback in franchise history to run for three touchdowns in a game.

Next week, NBA franchise owners are expected to approve draft lottery reforms aimed at decreasing the incentive for teams to lose games.